Vietnam Hardware & Hand Tools Expo 2026 to return to Ho Chi Minh City
The 11th Vietnam Hardware & Hand Tools Expo (VHHE HCMC 2026) will run in Ho Chi Minh City on December 3-5, drawing about 380 exhibitors from 15 countries and territories.
PM orders power plan overhaul to meet double-digit growth
Securing adequate power supply is an urgent priority and a prerequisite to successfully achieve socio-economic development goals 2026, a foundational year for accelerating progress, with breakthroughs to follow in 2027 and the goals for the full term to be delivered, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.
Top leader pledges support for firms, presses tech self-reliance
The country needs more firms that master technologies, build trusted brands and run production networks able to compete globally. Progress over the next five to 10 years must show up in productivity, job quality and market position, said top leader To Lam.
Hung Yen must tap new development space to become dynamic growth pole: PM
Hung Yen must focus on breakthroughs in strategic infrastructure and regional connectivity, linking industrial parks, economic zones, urban and production hubs and services with expressways, seaports and transport hubs, said PM Le Minh Hung.
Vietnam’s economic transformation opens up major cooperation opportunities with EU: PM
European companies were keen to increase investment and partnerships in green transition, supply chains, transport, strategic infrastructure, critical raw materials, science and technology, defence and security, and other areas of mutual interest.
Can Tho, Italy seek to expand cooperation in healthcare, climate change response
Can Tho city sees significant room for expanding trade and investment ties with Italy. Stronger business connections and trade promotion are expected to help both sides make better use of their respective strengths and build more substantive and sustainable economic cooperation.
Da Nang identifies key sectors for international financial centre
VIFC-DN aims to develop sectors with distinct competitive advantages and strong links to emerging growth areas, connecting international capital with projects, businesses and investment opportunities in Da Nang, the central region and Vietnam as a whole.
OCOP-tourism links boost value of Vietnamese farm products
Producers are suggested to bring visitors to farms and workshops to experience cultivation, processing and local traditions, rather than simply selling products at tourist destinations.
World Economic Forum to co-brand Autumn Economic Forum 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City
On October 27, the forum will host 16 thematic sessions across three parallel venues, focusing on AI – quantum, finance – digital economy – autonomy, and manufacturing – sustainability – next generation. Two sessions will be jointly organised with the WEF, addressing “Repositioning Vietnam and ASEAN in Global Value Chains” and “From AI Deployment to Future Manufacturing Workforce Readiness”.
📝OP-ED: Party Central Committee’s 4th plenum offers new thinking encouraging Party members to engage in business
Accordingly, the plenum reached a consensus on several key principles, including shifting from a mindset of “permission” to one of “encouragement and facilitation” for Party members engaging in the private sector; protecting their lawful economic activities; and maintaining strict oversight of those exercising control and benefiting from such activities.
Vietnam ships first commercial ASF vaccine order to Philippines
Nguyen Van Diep, General Director of AVAC Vietnam, said this was the company’s first commercial export order following the Philippines’ approval of the vaccine for unrestricted circulation. The Philippine Department of Agriculture is expected to issue usage guidelines next week, paving the way for wider distribution and application.
Fisheries sector strives for 12 billion USD in exports amid rising costs
The 12-billion-USD export target remains achievable given solid output growth and generally favourable market conditions. However, any fourth-quarter slowdown would not necessarily reflect raw material shortages but also impacts on economic efficiency amid rising material and fuel costs.
Reference exchange rate down 8 VND at week’s beginning
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,902 VND/USD, and the floor rate 24,340 VND/USD.
Hung Yen ranks seventh nationwide in GRDP growth
Hung Yen province posted an estimated GRDP growth of 11.22% year on year in the first nine months of 2026, ranking seventh among the 34 provinces and cities.
Vietnam-China trade growing rapidly, substantive: Commercial Counsellor
According to the Vietnam Customs data, bilateral trade hit 253.1 billion USD in the first nine months of this year, up 37.6% annually. Vietnam’s exports to China rose 32.9% to 65.8 billion USD while imports climbed 39.3% to 187.3 billion USD. China accounted for around 41.3% of Vietnam’s imports and 15.2% of its total exports.
Vietjet launches Prague–Hanoi route
Vietjet Air operates the Prague–Hanoi route twice a week using Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a capacity of 377 passengers. Flights depart Prague at 8:55 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday and arrive in Hanoi at 4:20 p.m. the following day, local time. In the opposite direction, flights leave Hanoi at 8:25 a.m. and arrive in Prague at 6:55 p.m. The route includes a stop in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Tax policy stability now key to keeping foreign investors: Officials
Companies must ensure records and data truthfully reflect the substance of transactions and engage in dialogue early when complex issues arise. Tax authorities, in turn, need to publish policies, give clear guidance, enforce rules consistently and deliver information in a timely manner.
Vietnam steps up fight against counterfeits, IP violations
The renewed memorandum between Vietnam's domestic market surveillance force and Procter & Gamble (P&G) is expected to build on the results achieved since 2023, strengthen IP enforcement, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of businesses and consumers, and contribute to a more transparent and fair business environment.
Vietnam, Timor-Leste step up cooperation in agriculture, fisheries
Rice and coffee were identified as promising areas for agricultural cooperation, spanning crop varieties, cultivation techniques, equipment and manpower training.
PM calls Angkormilk project proof of Vietnamese businesses’ success in Cambodia
From an initial capital of over 20 million USD, Vinamilk's total investment capital for the project has reached 51.7 million USD to date. In the 2015–2025 period, Angkormilk recorded a cumulative revenue of 573 million USD and a post-tax profit of 83 million USD.